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Elmer Crowell Miniature Green-winged Teal Drake
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930
$3,300
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $600–$900over estimate
Sold Jul 2021at Copley, July 2021
SpeciesGreen-winged TealConfigDrakePaintOriginalFormMiniature
The catalog record
A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 2 1/2 in. tall
This early green-winged teal drake with raised wing tips retains the maker's rectangle stamp and inked species identification on the underside of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 240, related example illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Elmer Crowell Green-winged Teal to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | — | Original | $900 |
| May 2025 | — | — | $1,200 |
| Apr 2025 | — | Original | $10,200 |
| Apr 2025 | Excellent | Original | $2,400 |
| Nov 2024 | — | Original | $42,000 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Elmer Crowell sales